Assume Heather Is Driving Her Automobile When She Is Involved

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assume Heather is driving her automobile when she is involved in a serious automobile accident and rushed to the hospital.She receives medical services while she is unconscious.Is Heather responsible for the hospital charges?

• A) yes, under the doctrine of quasi-contract
• B) yes, under an implied-in-fact contractual theory
• C) no, because Heather never asked for the treatment
• D) Whether Heather is responsible for the hospital charges depends on what the judge thinks about Heather's subjective intent to form a contract.
• E) no, because a tort was involved.

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